A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 917673 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 917732 epoch_slot_no: 10532 block_no: 917629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-24 08:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeec9e05bf9661cb8f1efdca2973790c07cdc26970a99865c017e7ca301b72725Block Operator
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